Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUACHR403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop choreography skills

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUACHR403 - Develop choreography skills
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and develop choreography in a variety of dance styles for informal presentations by applying elements of shape, space, time and dynamics. Dancers who apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit, could be performing the choreography themselves for a dance class or teaching others how to perform the choreography for a non-professional performance.Work is usually undertaken under some supervision, though autonomy and judgement can be expected given the nature of the creative process.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to a dance studio or space with suitable flooring.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Analyse choreographic techniques
  • Identify components of choreography in dance sequences
  • Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of dance works by various well-known choreographers
  • Clarify how the purpose of required dance sequences will impact on the choreographic process
  • Select the most appropriate way of documenting dance sequences to be choreographed
  • Incorporate dance culture and terminology into the choreographic process
       
Element: Invent movement material
  • Take account of the ways dance elements could be organised for different types of dance stimuli and purposes
  • Apply structural components of movement, phrases and sequences to dance
  • Create short pieces that demonstrate inventiveness in sequencing of movements
  • Create phrases that demonstrate a clear understanding of phrasing and rhythmic structures
  • Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others
       
Element: Present informal choreographic tasks
  • Develop, rehearse and edit compositions for informal presentations
  • Communicate ideas using verbal, physical and tactile means and provide constructive feedback to other dancers as required
  • Use props, music and costumes effectively
  • Demonstrate choreographic approaches that move beyond literal or simple narrative
  • View work in progress with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well choreography meets creative and technical requirements
  • Incorporate ideas and suggestions into work
       
Element: Evaluate choreography
  • Develop a journal to detail composition process
  • Analyse choreographic structures and processes verbally and in written formats
  • Compare work against previous work to assess development of techniques and ideas
  • Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse choreographic techniques

1.1 Identify components of choreography in dance sequences

1.2 Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of dance works by various well-known choreographers

1.3 Clarify how the purpose of required dance sequences will impact on the choreographic process

1.4 Select the most appropriate way of documenting dance sequences to be choreographed

1.5 Incorporate dance culture and terminology into the choreographic process

2. Invent movement material

2.1 Take account of the ways dance elements could be organised for different types of dance stimuli and purposes

2.2 Apply structural components of movement, phrases and sequences to dance

2.3 Create short pieces that demonstrate inventiveness in sequencing of movements

2.4 Create phrases that demonstrate a clear understanding of phrasing and rhythmic structures

2.5 Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others

3. Present informal choreographic tasks

3.1 Develop, rehearse and edit compositions for informal presentations

3.2 Communicate ideas using verbal, physical and tactile means and provide constructive feedback to other dancers as required

3.3 Use props, music and costumes effectively

3.4 Demonstrate choreographic approaches that move beyond literal or simple narrative

3.5 View work in progress with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well choreography meets creative and technical requirements

3.6 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into work

4. Evaluate choreography

4.1 Develop a journal to detail composition process

4.2 Analyse choreographic structures and processes verbally and in written formats

4.3 Compare work against previous work to assess development of techniques and ideas

4.4 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques

Evidence of the ability to:

use practical structural components of movement, phrases and sequences when choreographing dance pieces

invent movement material

construct sequences of movement

devise choreographic work for informal presentation

document, reflect on and analyse choreography

use dance terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe:

structural movement elements that comprise a choreographic work

role of movement motifs in composition

composition elements of choreographic dance sequences

artistic, creative and technical procedures used by well-known dance choreographers

ways to document or notate dance

safe dance practices

explain how dance is a form of communication

explain how the following composition devices are used to structure dance:

accumulation

canon

inversion

retrograde

rondo

describe issues and challenges that arise when composing dance and suggest solutions to address them.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse choreographic techniques

1.1 Identify components of choreography in dance sequences

1.2 Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of dance works by various well-known choreographers

1.3 Clarify how the purpose of required dance sequences will impact on the choreographic process

1.4 Select the most appropriate way of documenting dance sequences to be choreographed

1.5 Incorporate dance culture and terminology into the choreographic process

2. Invent movement material

2.1 Take account of the ways dance elements could be organised for different types of dance stimuli and purposes

2.2 Apply structural components of movement, phrases and sequences to dance

2.3 Create short pieces that demonstrate inventiveness in sequencing of movements

2.4 Create phrases that demonstrate a clear understanding of phrasing and rhythmic structures

2.5 Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others

3. Present informal choreographic tasks

3.1 Develop, rehearse and edit compositions for informal presentations

3.2 Communicate ideas using verbal, physical and tactile means and provide constructive feedback to other dancers as required

3.3 Use props, music and costumes effectively

3.4 Demonstrate choreographic approaches that move beyond literal or simple narrative

3.5 View work in progress with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well choreography meets creative and technical requirements

3.6 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into work

4. Evaluate choreography

4.1 Develop a journal to detail composition process

4.2 Analyse choreographic structures and processes verbally and in written formats

4.3 Compare work against previous work to assess development of techniques and ideas

4.4 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify components of choreography in dance sequences 
Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of dance works by various well-known choreographers 
Clarify how the purpose of required dance sequences will impact on the choreographic process 
Select the most appropriate way of documenting dance sequences to be choreographed 
Incorporate dance culture and terminology into the choreographic process 
Take account of the ways dance elements could be organised for different types of dance stimuli and purposes 
Apply structural components of movement, phrases and sequences to dance 
Create short pieces that demonstrate inventiveness in sequencing of movements 
Create phrases that demonstrate a clear understanding of phrasing and rhythmic structures 
Follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others 
Develop, rehearse and edit compositions for informal presentations 
Communicate ideas using verbal, physical and tactile means and provide constructive feedback to other dancers as required 
Use props, music and costumes effectively 
Demonstrate choreographic approaches that move beyond literal or simple narrative 
View work in progress with relevant personnel and seek feedback on how well choreography meets creative and technical requirements 
Incorporate ideas and suggestions into work 
Develop a journal to detail composition process 
Analyse choreographic structures and processes verbally and in written formats 
Compare work against previous work to assess development of techniques and ideas 
Discuss strengths and weaknesses of dance pieces with relevant personnel and identify strategies for improving own techniques 

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